Word Hunters: The Lost Hunters
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Word Hunters: The Lost Hunters
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Word Hunters: The Lost Hunters
In their previous adventure, Lexi and Al thought they had seen it all, but nothing could prepare them for the realisation that their missing grandfather is a word hunter too and has been lost in the past. Only Lexi and Al can save him. But how do you find someone in 3000 years of history?
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Word Hunters: The Lost Hunters by Nick Earls is praised for its engaging storyline and strong character development. The book captivates young readers with its imaginative plot and intriguing adventures. It is often commended for sparking an interest in language and words, making it a commendable choice for children.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780702249587
Publisher: University of Queensland Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 February 2013
Country: Australia
Imprint: University of Queensland Press
Edition: 2nd edition
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Terry Whidborne
- Illustrated by Terry Whidborne
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 280g
Pages: 288
About the Author
Nick Earls is the author of novels including The Fix, Zigzag Street, Bachelor Kisses, The True Story of Butterfish and Perfect Skin and the collection of short stories Welcome to Normal. His work has been published internationally in English and in translation. Zigzag Street won a Betty Trask Award in the UK in 1998, and Perfect Skin was the only novel nominated for an Australian Comedy Award in 2003. 48 Shades of Brown was awarded Book of the Year (older readers) by the Children's Book Council of Australia in 2000, and in the US it was a Kirkus Reviews selection in its books of the year for 2004. 48 Shades of Brown and Perfect Skin have been adapted into feature films, with Solo un Padre, the film adapted from the Italian edition of Perfect Skin, a top-ten box office hit in Italy in 2008. After January, 48 Shades of Brown, Zigzag Street and Perfect Skin have all been successfully adapted for theatre, and the Zigzag Street play toured nationally in 2005. The True Story of Butterfish was also performed as a play. He recently published a collection of stories Welcome to Normal and a novel Analogue Men.
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